Khabib Nurmagomedov never entertained UFC 300: October 2020 ‘was my last fight, and I will never change this’ Not even UFC 300 could lure Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 1, 2024
Umar Nurmagomedov finally gets a fight as UFC newcomer Bekzat Almakhan steps up There were no willing opponents for Umar Nurmagomedov in the UFC – so the promotion reached outside of its roster. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2024
Aaron Pico starting to give up hope for a Jeremy Kennedy rematch in PFL Aaron Pico would love the gift of a rematch this holiday season, but he's not getting his hopes up that Santa will come through. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 26, 2023
‘Absolutely disgusting’: Fighters outraged by Colby Covington’s UFC 296 presser comment about Leon Edwards’ dead father Colby Covington drew massive heat from his fellow fighters after he made a contorvesial comment about Leon Edwards' deceased father at the UFC 296 press conference. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2023
Islam Makhachev manager in dispute over Charles Oliveira fight date Oliveira was due to challenge Makhachev in October, but a cut ruled him out of the rematch The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Derek Brunson signs with PFL for light heavyweight tournament, says manager Derek Brunson departed the UFC in September and didn't take long to sign with PFL, according to Ali Abdelaziz, of Dominance MMA. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2023
Ali Abdelaziz: Conor McGregor ‘using Justin Gaethje for hype,’ won’t ever fight him Ali Abdelaziz won't entertain Conor McGregor's callout of Justin Gaethje. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 4, 2023
New Conor McGregor footage shows devastation sink in after Khabib defeat Conor McGregor lost to bitter UFC rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018 after being choked out, and new footage has emerged from his Netflix documentary McGregor Forever Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023
Ali Abdelaziz: ‘Gifted’ Patchy Mix arguably the best bantamweight in the world Ali Abdelaziz agrees with Bellator champ Patchy Mix's claim to being the No. 1 bantamweight. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2023
Ali Abdelaziz: Islam Makhachev has nothing to gain from rematch with ‘small guy’ Alexander Volkanovski Ali Abdelaziz doesn't see the point in Islam Makhachev running things back with Alexander Volkanovski. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2023
Conor McGregor told referee stopped him from being killed in UFC bout The Notorious tapped out to a neck crank in the fourth round of his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018 Irish Mirror · Mar 23, 2023
Conor McGregor told only referee stopped him from being KILLED by Khabib Nurmagomedov Nurmagomedov tapped out McGregor in their 2018 grudge fight and the Irishman has been told that referee Herb Dean spared his life in the fight Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023
Francis Ngannou's boxing demands leaked as star eyes bumper payday after UFC exit Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou left the promotion after failing to agree a new deal and has opened a door to a series of boxing fights, but wants to earn $30 million for any appearance Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023
Ali Abdelaziz says UFC tried to book Belal Muhammad, Colby Covington as ‘TUF’ coaches According to Ali Abdelaziz, the UFC wants to match up Belal Muhammad and Colby Covington and wanted them to coach "The Ultimate Fighter." USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 3, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023 Kamaru Usman’s manager shuts down ‘rumors,’ says Leon Edwards trilogy fight is next Kamaru Usman's manager Ali Abdelaziz insists the trilogy bout with Leon Edwards will be the next UFC welterweight championship fight.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 13, 2022 U.S. State Department aware of UFC fighter ties to dictator Ramzan Kadyrov, discourages travel to Chechnya The apparent ties between UFC fighters and sanctioned dictator Ramzan Kadyrov are on the radar of the U.S. State Department.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2022 Ali Abdelaziz would like to see Justin Gaethje ‘destroy Conor McGregor and put him in a wheelchair’ Manager Ali Abdelaziz wants Justin Gaethje to welcome former two-division champ Conor McGregor back to the UFC, but doubts it will happen.
Irish Mirror · Dec 4, 2022 Conor McGregor told UFC rival Justin Gaethje will leave him in a wheelchair if they fight The Notorious has been sidelined since breaking his leg in defeat to Dustin Poirier last year
Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022 Conor McGregor warned UFC rival will put him in wheelchair if they finally fight McGregor has yet to return to the octagon since breaking his leg in a second consecutive loss to Dustin Poirier, but has been warned potential rival Justin Gaethje could put him in a wheelchair if a fight is arranged
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 1, 2022 UFC champ Aljamain Sterling announces Henry Cejudo ‘is the fight that’s gonna happen next’ The champ has his next opponent, although the deal is not yet done.
Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022 Aljamain Sterling responds to Henry Cejudo’s claim that UFC title fight is “done deal” Sterling and Cejudo went head-to-head at the PFL Finals in New York last week, but had different opinions on just how far along a deal is for them to fight next year
Daily Mirror · Nov 26, 2022 Henry Cejudo confirms UFC title comeback fight with Aljamain Sterling is "done deal" The famed Olympic gold medalist and former two-weight world champion is ultimately chasing a fourth title at featherweight, but first wants to win back the bantamweight gold and defend it at least once
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 25, 2022 Ali Abdelaziz can’t understand how Kamaru Usman dropped to No. 4 in UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings "I think Kamaru should be No.2, even head of Islam (Makhachev) to be honest with you."
Daily Mirror · Nov 24, 2022 Conor McGregor sent "karma" message as ex-teammate sues him for millions UFC legend Conor McGregor is being sued by his close friend Artem Lobov over a percentage of his proceeds in the monster nine-figure sale of whiskey company Proper 12
Daily Mirror · Nov 13, 2022 Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson dead: Ex-UFC star dies aged 38 after illness Anthony Johnson challenged for the UFC light-heavyweight title but has struggled with his health in recent years